Within the fall of 2024 Compass Field underwent some massive modifications. Not solely did founder John Glaser promote his share, among the long-time hits like Hedonism and Spice Tree had been discontinued on account of inventory limitations. As a substitute the corporate introduced a brand new core vary, composed of Peat Monster and Orchard Home in addition to a brand new Crimson Casks (a sherry-forward blended malt) and right this moment’s Compass Field Nectarosity.
Nectarosity is a blended Scotch. It revolves round Highland malts (Clynelish, Balmenach, Linkwood) and Lowland grains (Girvan and Cameronbridge). Nearly all of the spirit comes from first-fill bourbon barrels, with a couple of Palo Cortado seasoned butts and refill puncheons. The composition goals to evoke a pastry / baking theme.
Compass Field Nectarosity (46%, OB 2024)
Nostril: fragrant fruits with floral overtones. Apricots, inexperienced apples and honey, possibly even a touch of lychee and frangipane pastry. Pineapple cubes and vanilla, stewed banana. Then there’s a spicy ingredient (ginger and light-weight cinnamon), in addition to a whiff of rose petals. Within the background there’s a barely winey sherry affect and toffee.
Mouth: much less overtly fruity now. Some nectarine and apricots on syrup, but in addition a stingy grainy aspect and loads of baking spice. Nutmeg and clove. Contemporary cereal notes with caramel. Ginger and white pepper, getting fairly bitter and including a humorous fizzy ingredient. Not very advanced and simply recognizable as a mix, which isn’t a typical factor to say a few Compass Field creation.
End: medium size, with hints of toasted wooden, butter toffee, some fruit schnapps and extra nutmeg.
The nostril units excessive expectations however on the palate this Compass Field is a barely mediocre mix. Total much less vibrant and fruity than the identify suggests, I’m afraid. Accessible from Royal Mile Whiskies amongst others.
